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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 649.68 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 649.68 and 342.24 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 649.68 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/649.68 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 649.68 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 222,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,346.48/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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